to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
otherwise; if not; or else
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
familiar (spirit or otherwise magical creature which aids a magician or sorcerer); familiar spirit
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to concern; to be related
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
the relation of master to servant
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
being startled; getting a shock
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
hard to get; hard to come by
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
sightseer; spectator; viewer
to be opposite; to face each other
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
root; joint; base; crotch
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles